1509 S Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 Show Map
This quaint 38 room motel sits right on the Kill Devil Hills beach. The Outer Banks Motor Lodge is one of the few original motels still in operation in the OBX. Established in 1961, this simplistic no-frills motel offers comfort at an affordable price. The Outer Banks Motor Lodge is pet friendly and features a seasonal outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a playground area, picnic and grill area, on-site guest laundry, in-room fridge – microwave – coffee maker – iron & board, free local phone calls and more. The Wright Brothers Memorial is located nearby at Milepost 8, just a 7-minute drive from the motel. A 4 min drive brings you to the Dare County Arboretum and Teaching Garden and within a few miles is the Roanoke Island Festival Park. Top restaurants like Millers Seafood & Steak House, American Pie & Wendy's are within a 5 min walking distance.
Oceanfront Rooms
Free Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly (Limited Rooms)
If you want a clean, basic place to sleep & shower on the beach, stay here. If you're looking for a fancy modern hotel, keep looking. Our family of 5 stayed in a 3-queen bed room in June, 2020, and the hotel staff was very friendly. The room was large enough that we did not feel crammed, and the kids could go right onto the beach whenever they wanted. Be aware that other guests use the balcony for smoking (which is allowed.) Rates were very reasonable for the size of the room. Perfect & easy access to the beach and a very nice pool! We had a lot of fun and definitely plan to stay here again!!!
Couldn’t have asked for a more relaxing place to spend a couple nights after our wedding. Oceanfront access, amazing pool and very spacious and clean rooms. Laid back for sure. Also it feels very communal amongst all of the guests. Special thank you to Linda the property manager for upgrading us on our honeymoon trip ♥️
This was our first time staying here and it was great! The check in process was easy and the front desk clerk was super friendly! We rented an oceanfront king efficiency room. The room was very clean and quite large! The bed was comfortable too. The location of this hotel is amazing. You can walk right out onto the beach from your room (we stayed in room 3, which was ground level). There aren't any dunes to cross over to get to the water, which was awesome. Miller's Restaurant is right across the street and serves up some amazing food. Overall, this was a great stay in the Outer Banks.
This charming Kill Devil Hills hotel has been consistently rated highly in affordability by budget-conscious travelers. The Outer Banks Motor Lodge is a modest 38 room property featuring standard rooms and select apartment-style efficiency units. Guests were delighted with the oceanfront access and proximity to the beach. Other guests appreciated the convenient location close to popular restaurants and bars. The hotel is just a few steps (90 ft) from the beach.
Within a 5 min walking distance are popular restaurants including Millers Seafood & Steak House, Beachcombers Wood Fired Grille & Tiki Hut, Khan's Mongolian Grill, Mama Kwan's Tiki Bar & Grill and more. Nags Head Fishing Pier is just a 5 min drive.
If you want a clean, basic place to sleep & shower on the beach, stay here. If you're looking for a fancy modern hotel, keep looking. Our family of 5 stayed in a 3-queen bed room in June, 2020, and the hotel staff was very friendly. The room was large enough that we did not feel crammed, and the kids could go right onto the beach whenever they wanted. Be aware that other guests use the balcony for smoking (which is allowed.) Rates were very reasonable for the size of the room. Perfect & easy access to the beach and a very nice pool! We had a lot of fun and definitely plan to stay here again!!!
Couldn’t have asked for a more relaxing place to spend a couple nights after our wedding. Oceanfront access, amazing pool and very spacious and clean rooms. Laid back for sure. Also it feels very communal amongst all of the guests. Special thank you to Linda the property manager for upgrading us on our honeymoon trip ♥️
This was our first time staying here and it was great! The check in process was easy and the front desk clerk was super friendly! We rented an oceanfront king efficiency room. The room was very clean and quite large! The bed was comfortable too. The location of this hotel is amazing. You can walk right out onto the beach from your room (we stayed in room 3, which was ground level). There aren't any dunes to cross over to get to the water, which was awesome. Miller's Restaurant is right across the street and serves up some amazing food. Overall, this was a great stay in the Outer Banks.
We had a wonderful time. The room and grounds were well taken care of and clean. Howie is a gem and Linda was amazing helping me out after I left items by accident. We will definitely be back. We tried to stay an additional night but they were completely booked, we weren’t interested staying anywhere else.
We had a great time staying for a few days at the Outer Banks Motor Lodge! At check-in, the host was very friendly and we discovered some mutual acquaintances. :) It's right by the beach and has a nice pool area for a quick dip after coming in from the beach. The room was clean and (in our efficiency room) also had a small kitchen with coffee maker, microwave, stove, refrigerator and some cooking utensils so we could cook some of our own meals. I would definitely go back here!
We stayed here for 2 nights at one of the Beachfront rooms. The place is well kept. The room was clean and tidy. The lady at the reception was sweet and informed us well. We had a happy stay and will definately book this again on our next trip.
The Outer Banks Motor Lodge offers fantastic value for budget travelers looking for a no-frills oceanfront place to live. Just a few steps away from the ocean makes this a true oceanfront property. All guest rooms feature a fridge, microwave and coffee maker. Efficiency rooms with small kitchens fully stocked with utensils make this a home away from home.
This property has a walk score of 9 based on its close proximity to the beach, popular restaurants, Nags Head pier and other popular tourist attractions. Guests have complimented this motel's affordable rates, oceanfront location, beautiful large swimming pool and efficiency rooms with kitchens. Guests also loved the fact that the Outer Banks Motor Lodge is pet friendly and has ample parking space for small and large vehicles.
This motel rates high on ease of travel due to it's convenient location right between Kitty Hawk and Nags Head. The Wright Brothers Memorial is just 2.4 miles away (7 min drive). The Dare County Arboretum & Teaching Garden is just a 4 min drive. And for fishing enthusiasts both the Nags Head Fishing Pier and the Avalon Pier are just 2 miles away. Popular restaurants like the Millers Seafood & Steak House, American Pie Drive In, Plaza Azteca Mexican Restaurant, Wendy's & Dominos Pizza are within a 10 min walking distance.
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"Steps to the beach"
"Oceanfront rooms w/kitchenettes"
"Fantastic outdoor pool"
"Convenient location"
"Affordable rates"
1 min walk to beach.
Free Wi-Fi 98% Guests rated the WiFi as excellent
Free Parking Available On Site
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Free Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Smoke-free Rooms (allowed on balconies)
The Outer Banks Motor Lodge is 40 ft from the Atlantic ocean beach in Kill Devil Hills. Most guests mentioned a 1 minute walk to the beach.
Yes, the Outer Banks Motor Lodge has pet friendly rooms, however, these are very limited (4 rooms).
No. But, guests are allowed to smoke on the balcony and outside.
Millers Seafood & Steak House and the American Pie Drive In are just a 2 minute walk.
Any cancellations must be completed by 3 P.M. EST at least 48 hours prior to arrival. Cancellations made after this time-window will incur a penalty charge equal to 100 percent of the stay amount. Cancellations made on the date of arrival or a no-show will be charged the full reservation amount.
Property may, at its sole discretion, require a $50 refundable deposit to cover any unforeseen property damage. This amount is refunded if there is no visible damage during check-out.
Children are welcome. No age-restrictions (exceptions: must be 21 or older to check-in for a reservation).
Cribs are not provided at this hotel
No extra beds are available at this property
Smoke-free property. Smoking allowed on balconies and outside
You must be 21 years or older to reserve a room and check-in at this hotel.
Pets are allowed for a fee. (limited rooms)
The Outer Banks Motor Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
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